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January 31st, 2026

Saturday Movies: Beretta Marks 500th Anniversary in 2026

Beretta USA officially kicked off its 500-year anniversary with a celebration at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, marking the start of a yearlong global tribute to the world’s oldest gun-producing company. The celebration began ahead of the show with Beretta’s exclusive, invite-only Beretta Range Day on Sunday, January 18. The event welcomed more than 200 media members and industry partners for a hands-on preview of Beretta’s newest product releases. Throughout the week, attendees had the opportunity to meet and engage with members of Team Beretta. Beretta’s 500th anniversary celebration will continue throughout 2026 with special product releases, storytelling initiatives, and global events honoring the company’s heritage and forward-looking vision.

Beretta is a huge gun industry company — the Beretta Holding Group now owns Sako, Tikka, Burris, Steiner, and Norma. Sako and Tikka were acquired in 2000, Burris Optics in 2002, and Beretta added Steiner-Optik and Norma via RUAG Ammotec. Beretta Holding provides a complete range of firearms, optics, and ammunition through these and a dozen other brands.

“SHOT Show 2026 marked the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for Beretta”, said Cristian Capelli, Beretta USA General Manager. “From the range to the show floor, we were proud to bring together our partners, media, and friends of the brand to honor five centuries of innovation while showcasing the future of Beretta.”

Beretta’s 500th anniversary celebration will continue throughout 2026 with special product releases, storytelling initiatives, and global events honoring the company’s heritage and future plans. To learn more about Beretta Anniversary news and special releases, visit Beretta500.com.

Beretta Range Day Recap Product Review Videos

Beretta showcased numerous new firearms at the exclusive Range Day hosted just before SHOT Show 2026. A wide variety of guns were available for test firing including Beretta shotguns, SAKO and Tikka rifles, and multiple Beretta pistols, including the new Jaguar B22.

New Beretta Jaguar .22 LR Pistol

The new Beretta Jaguar B22 pistol is an advanced .22 LR rimfire pistol that comes in two variants, both tested in the above TFBTV video. The higher-priced competition model features a bronze-colored frame and substantial ported muzzle brake.

Tikka T3X Ace — Great New Chassis Rifle

Tikka T3X Ace

The Tikka T3x ACE Target rifle has been named the 2026 American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Rifle of the Year, a highly coveted award presented annually by NRA Media. This impressive factory rifle is a great choice for PRS/NRL competition. It boasts a good chassis with full-length ARCA rail, modular magwell, and adjustable cheekpiece. The action is smooth with a nice fluted bolt and big bolt handle knob. On top of the action is a +20 MOA Picatinny rail which helps with long-range shooting. This rifle has shown very good accuracy with factory ammo, aided by an excellent 2-stage trigger that adjusts from 2 to 4 pounds. T3x Ace Target available chamberings are .223 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .308 Win, all priced at $1799.00 at EuroOptic.com. The 6.5 Creedmoor with 26″ barrel would be our choice for PRS/NRL competition.

SAKO S20 — Great Hunting Rifle

About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world’s longest-standing gun-making enterprise, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 noted brands. Beretta manufactures and distributes a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel.

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January 31st, 2026

Important Safety Tips for Hand-Loaders — from Sierra Bullets

Here are some really smart tips for hand-loaders compiled by Sierra Bullets. These suggestions were submitted by Sierra’s Facebook fans — and some are very valuable indeed. Some of these tips will help you load more accurate ammo. Other selections will help you stay SAFE — which should always be your #1 priority. For example, we concur with the advice to “Check and Double Check. Everything. Every Time”. Also definitely keep “One powder on the bench at a time” — that could be a life-saver. You may want to print these “words of wisdom” and place them on a wall in your loading room.

Reloading Safety Tips — Sound Advice

ALWAYS START LOW: “Just because a load manual says X grains of X powder with X bullet is max, your rifle could reach max pressure a grain or two before what the book says. Start low and work up.” — Walter Coats

BE SAFE and CAREFUL: “Check and double check. Everything. Every time. Only one type of powder on the bench at a time.” — Glen Lundgren

DON’T RUSH: “Be patient, don’t be in a hurry, have fun and find your rhythm. Just tell your family you’re putting yourself in ‘time-out’. They will understand.” — Erik Dyal

POWDER RULE #1: “One powder on the bench at one time, it might save your life.” — James A. Kimery

STAY FOCUSED: “Relaxed but concentrated attention. Have fun enjoying a great hobby and pastime but stay focused.” — Jim Caldwell

POLICE LOADING AREA: “Keep your reloading bench area clean and put items away ASAP.” — Eric J. Ford

BE PATIENT: “Focus, Focus, Focus — be patient — it AIN’T a race.” — William Stanley

RECORD YOUR LOADS: “Write down on a small card what you’re loading – bullet weight, powder weight, type of powder, and primer. And put it in the powder hopper. I am unloading .45 FMJ because I forgot what type powder was in the hopper.” — Michael Conniff

HAVE a PROCEDURE for INTERRUPTIONS: “If, for any reason, you have to leave the bench while in the process of dropping powder charges, turn the next case to be charged upside down in the loading block so you know where you left off.” — Bill Tinsley

LABEL EVERYTHING: “OCD is a good habit to have with your loading bench. CLEARLY label everything!” — Andy Pynckel

HAVE a GOAL: “Never start reloading or developing a load without a specific goal in mind. Second keep meticulous records.” — Peter Eick

RESEARCH THE JOB: “Read all you can about it before you start!” — Keith Shively

KEEP TRACK of the Brass: “I put all my primed brass upside down (primer up) and as I charge the casing, I (of course) flip it primer down.” — Mark Ewing

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January 31st, 2026

FREE Targets for NRL22 and Precision Rimfire Cross-Training

AIM SMALL, MISS SMALL: At 25 yards, this is a fun rimfire plinking target. At longer distances it can be a great training target for precision centerfire shooters.

NRL22 and PRS rimfire competition is hugely popular. And we’re seeing great interest in .22 LR rimfire tactical cross-training. With a rimfire rig, you can practice regularly for a fraction of the cost of centerfire shooting. That way you can build your skill set without breaking the bank. Good rimfire ammo can be had for 12 to 20 cents a round. Compare that to $1.00 (or more) for centerfire handloads and as much as $2.20 per round for factory ammo such as Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor.

NRL22 rimfire tactical

To help with rimfire cross-training, here are some of our favorite rimfire tactical targets, all in easy-to-print PDF format. Click each target image to download the FREE target. You’ll find more free targets for load development, precision practice, and fun shooting on our AccurateShooter FREE Targets Page.

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Modern Rimfire Tactical Rifle with MPA BA Comp Chassis and Vudoo V-22 action.

Targets for Rimfire Training and Fun Matches

Here’s a rimfire training target with “big to small” target circles. Start with the largest circles, then move to the smaller ones in sequence. This systematic drill provides increasing challenge shot-by-shot. Novices often are quite surprised to see their accuracy improve as they move from bigger to smaller aiming points. That provides positive feedback — always a good thing.

Right Click and “Save as” to download printable PDF versions of target.

This Vortex Nation video features an 80-minute interview with Travis Ishida, one of the original founders of the NRL22 and NRL22-X disciplines. Travis told us that the NRL now runs 7-8 times as many rimfire matches as centerfire matches.